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6M Impacted by Carnival Cruise Data Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

The incident was caused by a social engineering attack targeting an employee device.

FBI Warning: IT Personnel Impersonated by Cybercriminals

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:20:00 -0400

Cybercriminals are targeting law firms with social engineering tactics.

Allied Universal Acquires Canadian Investigative Firm IRM

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada.

What Industry Leaders Can Do to Support Women in Security

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, we discuss the state of the security industry for women.

Windows Users Targeted in New Phishing Campaign

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:40:00 -0400

Windows users are the primary target of a new phishing threat.

Breaking Down Trump’s $2B Quantum Investment: Expert Insights

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:54:00 -0400

An expert breaks down the Trump Administration’s plan to invest $2 billion into quantum computing innovation and leadership.

Texas Tech University Constructing Critical Infrastructure Security Site

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:50:00 -0400

The university has started construction to expand its institute devoted to examining U.S. critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

600,000 Lithuanian National Register Entries Leaked

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Lithuanian officials believe this was the result of foreign activity.

Weaponizing SBOMs: A Practical Guide for Security Practitioners

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Turn guesswork into precision with Software Bills of Materials.

Why CISA Accepting KEV Nominations Is So Important

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

CISA announced that it will be accepting nominations to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Cultural Fit Decides If You Will Thrive in a New Security Role

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position.

Schools Blackmailed with Explicit AI Deepfakes of Students

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Images on school websites and social media accounts are being leveraged by cybercriminals to create sexually explicit deepfakes of students.

Security Leaders Should Prepare for World Cup Scams

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

It’s likely that cybercriminals will increase scam activity leading up to and during this event.

Strategies, Expert Insights from the 2026 Verizon DBIR

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The overarching theme of this year’s report is “keeping a strong foundation in the face of change.”

Financial Services, Cybersecurity and the Evolving Threat Landscape

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

How can financial institutions manage evolving cyber threats?

GitHub Breached, Internal Repositories Exposed

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

GitHub experienced a cyber incident.

Credential Management in High Turnover Environments

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and Gaming at Traka, and Dre Perkins, VP of US Strategic Key Accounts for Vingcard.

Security Leadership Has a Soundtrack

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Security relies heavily on frameworks, music reminds us that leadership is also performance.

Should Customers Worry About the 7-Eleven Data Breach?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:15:00 -0400

Is the average 7-Eleven customer at risk from the recent data breach?

The Glasswing Warning: What Companies Outside the Inner Circle Must Do Now

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Mythos threat is arriving at exactly the wrong moment for most enterprises.

123,000 Impacted by American Lending Center’s Year-Old Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The American Lending Center notified consumers of a data breach nearly a year after it occured.

Reframing MFA Bypass: Four Identity Gaps Attackers Exploit

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The misnomer of ‘MFA Bypass’ keeps MFA at the center of a problem it cannot solve alone.

MENA Region Runs First-of-its-Kind Cybercrime Operation, 201 Arrested

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:23:56 -0400

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, also referred to as Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA), managed a first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation between October 2025 and February 2026.

Security Isn’t a Commodity. Neither Is Off-Duty Law Enforcement

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?”

Product Spotlight on Risk Assessment Monitoring

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Security magazine highlights a few risk monitoring solutions for 2026.

Did Iran Hack Tank Readers at US Gas Stations? Security Leaders Discuss

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Security leaders share their thoughts on the attack, Iran’s potential involvement and the broader implications.

Why Most Workplace Violence Prevention Starts Too Late

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed.

2025 Saw a Surge in Wireless Vulnerabilities

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Wireless vulnerabilities rose in 2025.

Funding Has Limited Security Readiness

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Limited security funding opens organizations to threat actors.

AI Makes Phishing Scams Harder to Identify in the Workplace

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Phishing grows harder to identify in the age of AI.